4 Easy Tips On Learning To Play The Piano

Learning to play the piano is a dream for many people, both kids, and adults. The ability to play different chords effortlessly can be quite satisfying, but we all know that mastering the art is not easy.

You need to be very committed, disciplined and consistent. Also, you have to avoid some common mistakes that most beginners make. But the good thing is that anyone can learn to play the beautiful instrument like a pro within no time. Here are a few easy tips to help you.

1. Be sure to relax

Relaxation is a key part of mastering to play the piano. If you keep your fingers rigid and stiff and are over anxious about getting the right notes, it will be very difficult for you to get it right. And this could eventually lead to frustrations. A relaxed hand is a lot easier to get the right place at the right time. Always try to touch the keys both lightly and gently.

2. Practice

One of the most common mistakes people make is not prioritizing practice or allocating very little time for it. Well, you might have busy schedules and probably find it hard to find the time to hone what you learned in the last session, but the only way you can make progress is by practicing. The trick is to make practice part of your daily routine and start to enjoy playing− practice will soon become something actually to look forward to.

3. Master the simple chords first

If you can take the time to learn the basics first before trying the classical pieces, you’ll be a long way ahead and will find it easier. Most music is based around basic chords, so if you can master these, you could be able to play hundreds and hundreds of famous tunes and have a lot of fun doing this. Going for classical pieces early on may seem very interesting but it can discourage most beginners if they don’t get things right.

4. Keep practice short

Another easy tip on learning to play the piano is to practice for short, regular sessions. Believe it or not, the pros who practice 6 hours or so a day do not sit for more than 40 minutes at one particular time. They take frequent breaks and tackle different aspects of the practice for each short session. Likewise, you should keep it relatively short so that you don’t get bored and maybe lose interest.

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